Environmental Assessment Completed

Shinwhite Project

National Forests in North Carolina Mitchell; Yancey, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

The proposed action is timber management, wildlife habitat development/enhancement, small patch old growth designation, improve soil/water by rehabilitating an access trail, and control/manage non-native invasive plants.

Location

Appalachian Ranger District - Forest Plan Analysis Area 7

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2005
2
Comment Period
10/01/2006
3
Decision
09/2006 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Shinwhite ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2006
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompartments 65, 68, 69, 70
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementForest products